Prairie Avenue is a book written by Arthur Meeker that tells the story of the rise and fall of Chicago's most prominent and wealthy families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is set in Chicago's Prairie Avenue, which was once known as the ""Millionaire's Row"" due to the luxurious mansions built by the city's elite. Meeker delves into the lives of the families who lived on Prairie Avenue, including the McCormicks, Fields, and Armours, and explores the scandals, secrets, and tragedies that shaped their ...
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Prairie Avenue is a book written by Arthur Meeker that tells the story of the rise and fall of Chicago's most prominent and wealthy families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is set in Chicago's Prairie Avenue, which was once known as the ""Millionaire's Row"" due to the luxurious mansions built by the city's elite. Meeker delves into the lives of the families who lived on Prairie Avenue, including the McCormicks, Fields, and Armours, and explores the scandals, secrets, and tragedies that shaped their lives. The book also provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of Chicago during this time, including the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.Meeker's writing is engaging and vivid, painting a picture of the opulence and extravagance of the era, as well as the darker side of wealth and power. The book is a fascinating look into a bygone era and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or the Gilded Age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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